MBA Seminar Presentation on Cultural Diversity

Model Multiple College
Janakpur, Nepal
A Seminar Presentation on
Cultural Diversity in
Organization
Presented By:-
Krishna
Dipesh
Rakesh
Mohammad Ali
Chandani
Nishant
Presented To:-
Sonila Shakya Ma’am
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https://nishantgupta.com.np/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
● Introduction to Cultural Diversity
● Objective
● Importance and Need of Cultural Diversity
● Types of Workplace Diversity
● Benefits of Cultural Diversity
● Challenge Faced
● Examples of Cultural Diversity
● How to Manage a Cultural Diversity
● Findings
● Conclusion
● References
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What is Cultural Diversity
⮚ Diversity refers to the differences in employees as a result of the various
backgrounds to which they belong. These backgrounds include but are
not limited to gender, age, race, color, ethnicity, and physical ability.
⮚ Cultural diversity refers to differences among people because of their
racial or ethnic backgrounds, language, dress and traditions.It is the
existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
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What is Cultural Diversity
⮚ It is the variety of differences between people in an organization
⮚ It is the appreciation of the differences in individuals
⮚ Cultural Diversity is based on following terms:
► Race
► Language
► Gender
► Religion
► Ethnic Group
► Social Status
► Age
► Sexual Orientation
► Personality
► Education
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Objective
The main objective of the study was to investigate the extent to which
diversity management enhances organizational efficiency. The specific
objectives were to examine
⮚ (a) the extent to which the management of employee perception of
marginalization, cultural diversity, and conflict, as well as work attitude
influence diversity management
(b) the extent to which teamwork and diversity management influence
organizational efficiency.
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Model Of Diversity Management
And Organizational Efficiency
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The above image is about- Spheres of Activity in the
Management of Cultural Diversity.
It is divided in 7 branches which are as follows
► Organization Culture
► HR Management System
► Higher Career Involvement of Women
► Race/Ethnicity/ Nationality
► Education Programs
► Cultural Difference
► Mind Sets About
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Quote
“PLEASURE IN THE JOB
PUTS PERFECTION IN THE
WORK”
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Importance and Need of
Cultural Diversity
● Rapid adaptability
● Availability of a greater variety of alternative techniques for solving
problems
● In-service sourcing
● Allocation of resources
● Wider range of services
● Efficiency and effectiveness in the execution of projects
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Types of Workplace Diversity
● Race
● Education
● Ethnicity
● Generations
● Gender
● Religion
● Sexual Orientation
● Workers with disabilities
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Workplace Issues Involving
Cultural Diversity
● Conflict
● Harassment
● Disregarding needs
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Benefits of Cultural Diversity
in organization
● Leadership
● Innovation
● Respect
● Reputation
● Productivity
● Growth
● Recruitment
● Compliance
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Challenge Faced
● 1. Gender discrimination
● 2. communication barriers
● 3. Ethnic marginalization
● 4. discrimination
● 5. resistance to change
● 6. Age
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Communication Gap
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Examples of Cultural Diversity
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson bring a true company-wide approach to cultural
diversity. From using technology to eliminate gender bias, to training
interviewers to recognise and combat bias during the hiring process.
Reddit co-founder and former CEO, Alexis, stepped down from Reddit’s
board in 2020 with the request that his seat go to a Black board member.
Google
With 4,000 languages available to users, Google brings a real-world solution
to a global audience. This has been the driving force behind the company’s
success. Their motto is inspiring, “never judge a search engine by its
interface".
Kellogg’s
Ranked number 21 on DiversityInc’s 2019 list, Kellogg’s has more women in
leadership roles than the national average.
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How to Manage a Cultural
Diversity
● Create written policies
● Provide sensitivity training
● Create an accountability plan
● Address microaggressions
● Impose a zero-tolerance policy
● Encouraging and embracing different
viewpoints
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Findings
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● Management of cultural differences
● Workforce diversity for organizational
competitiveness.
○ Cost
○ Resource Acquisition
○ Marketing
○ Creativity
○ Problem Solving
● Suggestions for Organization Change
○ Leadership
○ Training
○ Research
○ Culture and Management System
○ Follow-up

Conclusion
● Diversity in the workplace is not only good for employers and
employees, but is also good for the welfare of the company.
With a Diverse workplace, everyone will be more open-
minded with their co-workers.
● Cultural diversity can have a powerful effect on
communication within the organisation. In today's business
world organisations have become multicultural
communities.
● Managing cultural diversity leads to competitive
advantages in cost structures and through maintaining the
highest quality human resources.
● The arguments, data, and suggestions presented in the case
is very useful to organizations to build commitment and
promote action for managing diversity efforts.
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References
● https://www.thomas.co/resources/type/hr-blog/importance-
cultural-diversity-workplace
● https://www.deputy.com/blog/the-importance-of-cultural-
diversity-in-the-workplace
● https://www.hult.edu/blog/benefits-challenges-cultural-diversity-
workplace/
● https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2158244019900173#:~:
text=Proposed%20Model%20of%20Diversity%20Management&tex
t=The%20model%20shows%20that%20employee,organizational%2
0conflict%20leads%20to%20inefficiency.
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